About Community Crops

Mission Statement

We provide education, advocacy and experiences to grow local food.

Vision Statement

We are leaders in a community where all people can grow and enjoy healthy, local food.

History

Community Crops was started with one community garden in 2003, and has grown over the years to become a successful organization. Crops now has 11 community garden sites, a training farm, a production greenhouse, garden and cooking education for all ages, a mobile farmers market and new storefront, and more.

Community Crops currently has four full-time staff positions, one part-time position, and numerous volunteers who help with our projects, in addition to the many farmers and gardeners who participate in the program.

Leadership and Staff

Current Staff

Megan McGuffey, Executive Director
Barb Brockley, Assistant Director
Amy Gerdes, Director of Operations
Shahab Bashar, Yazidi Cultural Liaison
Megan Baker, Garden Coordinator

Community Crops Board of Directors

Kayla Abel, President
Zach Morrissey, Vice-President
Ben Williamson, Treasurer
Marlo Bergen, Secretary
Grant Daily
Trevis Carmichael
Pam Edwards
Andy Joyce
Katie King
Melissa Landis
Karen Moore
Ashley Steffensmeier
Eric Turner
Kana Leia Veney
Diane Walkowiak

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“If we can continue to inspire people to grow food in their community,
we really have an opportunity to change the culture in the United States and change behavior.”